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Madhya Pradesh High Court reinstates 14% OBC reservation, parties blame each other
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has restored the 14% reservation for Other Backward Classes, prompting the BJP and Congress to exchange blame over the decision.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued an order that reinstates the 14% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in state government jobs and educational institutions. The judgment overturns a previous stay that had temporarily halted the quota, reaffirming the legal framework that mandates the OBC share.
Both major political parties reacted sharply. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition of politicising the court's decision, while the Indian National Congress blamed the BJP for creating the legal vacuum that led to the suspension.
Legal experts noted that the court's ruling aligns with the constitutional mandate to provide affirmative action for socially and educationally backward sections. The restoration is expected to affect upcoming recruitment drives and admissions across Madhya Pradesh.
The decision may also influence pending cases in other states where OBC quotas are under judicial review, highlighting the broader national debate on reservation policies.
Both major political parties reacted sharply. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition of politicising the court's decision, while the Indian National Congress blamed the BJP for creating the legal vacuum that led to the suspension.
Legal experts noted that the court's ruling aligns with the constitutional mandate to provide affirmative action for socially and educationally backward sections. The restoration is expected to affect upcoming recruitment drives and admissions across Madhya Pradesh.
The decision may also influence pending cases in other states where OBC quotas are under judicial review, highlighting the broader national debate on reservation policies.